A new study explores the potential of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) antagonists in restoring defective mandibular bone repair in mouse models of osteochondrodysplasia, a group of genetic ...

Bones broken in a skiing accident usually heal on their own. But if the break is too severe or a bone tumor needs to be ...

A glue-gun-like device that can be used to print biodegradable bone grafts directly into fractures could revolutionize orthopedic surgery, offering personalized implants that speed healing and cut ...

The same stem cells that heal broken bones can also generate arthritic bone spurs called osteophytes, according to a new study in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Although these stem and ...

For patients with a broken shin bone, a new generation of smart orthopaedic implants is being developed that can monitor healing progression at the bone fracture site. And, when required, these ...

The paper introduces a novel bioactive glass that outperformed both standard glass and a widely used commercial bone substitute in preclinical trials. Glass is generally thought of as fragile, but in ...

After my mom’s osteoporosis diagnosis scared the hell out of me, I went down a research rabbit hole that honestly kept me up at night for weeks. Most people are still using bone health strategies from ...

A new mouse study suggests activating a low oxygen response pathway may improve both metabolism and bone health in obesity. Treated mice gained less weight, handled glucose better and showed stronger ...

A new study has found that an ancient skeleton from the northern Philippines showed signs of scurvy, dating back roughly 2,000 years.